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Watching a person walk for the first time in twenty years is an image that sticks with you. That’s exactly what Tim Swift was fortunate enough to witness as part of the three-person original team behind the Ekso wearable bionic suit, a set of mechanical robot legs designed to help people with paralysis take their first assisted steps. Swift was the Senior Controls Engineer and, later, Research Manager atEkso Bionics; building wearable robotics technology that previously existed only as a sci-fi fever dream....

This Saturday will see long-standing worldwide phenomenonPokémoncelebrate its 25th anniversary. That’s 25 years to the day thatPokémon RedandGreenreleased on the Nintendo Gameboy in Japan — the first step in a journey that has inspired millions of children to adventure, trade, and compete together. To celebrate the event, there’s a Pokémon Presents stream coming just before the big day, where you can expect plenty of news regarding new games and release dates of previously announced titles....

Five arrested after stealing $12 million in fake iPhone exchange scheme Five people have been arrested in California for stealing over $12 million from Apple by exchanging fake iPhones for real ones. iPhoneexchange scams are quite common. Earlier this year in February,two men were convictedfor defrauding Apple out of 5,000 iPhones, but the latest one in question is of a particularly large scale. The arrested individuals are Chinese nationals who managed to scamAppleby fraudulently returning thousands of iPhones,iPads, and other Apple goods, causing the Cupertino company at least $12....

Mobile game controller maker Backbone is releasing a limited-edition version of itsBackbone One controllerthemed around Kojima Productions’Death Stranding. If you pick one up, you’ll get a free code for the iOS version ofDeath Stranding: Director’s Cut, will launch alongside the controller next week. Based on the second-gen USB-C Backbone One controller, this limited-edition controller is themed to the game. The grip on the controller features a beige see-through design reminiscent of the BB Pod fromDeath Stranding....

GTA 6’s map fixes the biggest problem with GTA 5’s Los Santos Rockstar Games softened the blow ofGrand Theft Auto 6’s delayby dropping a second trailer and revealing a ton of screenshots. It’s given us a better look at Vice City and the state of Leonida, and it’s clear that Rockstar has learned from GTA 5’s biggest mistake. There’s so much variety inGTA 6’s map. Pearly white beaches, a dense urban metropolis, neon-lit party strips, serene forests, tropical islands, and vast marshlands – it has it all....

Hogwarts Legacy Transmog system explained: How to hide gear & change your appearance In Hogwarts Legacy, players can gather a lot of gear during their journey, all of which can be customized and concealed according to their preferences via a transmog system. Here’s how you can hide your hat and other gear and alter your appearance in the magical realm. As an action-packed role-playing game,Hogwarts Legacyprovides players with ample opportunities to personalize their character throughout the duration of the adventure....

House of the Dragon fans upset ‘insane chemistry’ won’t feature in Season 2 With House of the Dragon Season 2 only days away, some fans are upset that one pair’s “insane chemistry” won’t be seen in the actual show. Let’s face it — it’s all going to kick off inHouse of the Dragon Season 2. The internet has beenplagued with leakstrue and false, and the cast have beenweighing inon what could be leaks of their own....

With much of the nation staying inside and working from home, a spike in our electric bills is almost inevitable. Being at home all day means we’re watching more TV, keeping our lights on, and firing up our furnaces far more than we would if everyone was at work or school. To help reduce the amount you’re spending on electricity, we’ve put together a helpful guide that covers strategies big and small to make heating, lighting, and powering your home cheaper and more efficient....

Pixaris not what it used to be. The animation studio was once an absolute powerhouse with both critics and at the box office, but more recently, its track record has been more checkered. This makes it the perfect time to watchWall-E. The movie, which became a phenomenon after its release in 2008, remains as sadly relevant as ever and might just be the pinnacle of what Pixar is capable of as a studio....

Twenty years after she originated the role of Elektra in the Ben Affleck movieDaredevil,Deadlineis reporting that Jennifer Garner will return to her Marvel character inDeadpool 3. The Ryan Reynolds-led film also stars Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and it is heavily rumored that it will feature other characters and actors from 20th Century Fox’s Marvel movies. Garner’s inclusion certainly makes those rumors appear to be true. And Garner has the unique, and dubious distinction, of headlining the very first solo Marvel heroine movie:Elektra....

Kazuhisa Hashimoto, best known for creating the legendary Konami Code, has died. Game developer Konamiconfirmed his deathearlier today on Twitter. He was 61. Hashimoto was responsible for portingGradiusto the Famicom gaming console. Due to the game being extremely difficult, he inserted a code into the game that would allow him to finish working on it: Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, Start. The password was popularized when it was included in the console version ofContra, in which granted players 30 free lives....

“Why you’re able to trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Launched back in 2013, the first-generation Kwikset Kevo was a pioneering smart lock, delivering touch, key fob and smartphone-powered home security to your front door. While that trailblazingdebut modelsuffered from a lack of Android support and zero integration with third-party devices, Kwikset steadily improved the lock, with an accomplishedsecond-generation devicethat was better-prepared for mainstream use....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ One does not simply change a ThinkPad. Lenovo’s hugely successful business line, bought from IBM thirteen years ago, has a cult following of users with specific needs. Even the slightest alteration can cause controversy....